Albondigas Soup
Classic Mexican soup made with meatballs (albondigas), green beens, onions, and chicken stock. A family favorite.
Recipe Index: Beef
Beef and Barley Stew with Mushrooms
A hearty beef and barley stew with mushrooms and root vegetables.
Beef Bouillon Soup from Oxtails
Highly flavorful beef bouillon soup made from beef oxtails.
Beef Bourguignon
Luxurious beef bourguignon, or beef Burgundy, with beef chuck, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, and coated with a deeply flavored, silky sauce.
Beef Brisket
Easy! Beef brisket roast, slathered in a mixture of BBQ sauce and soy sauce, wrapped in foil, and baked until falling apart tender. Simple and delicious.
Beef Brisket Pot Roast
Beef brisket pot roast, slowly cooked with onions, garlics, herbs, and carrots.
Beef Goulash with Dumplings
Beef goulash with light, fluffy dumplings. Central European goulash, a beef stew with Hungarian paprika, onions, tomato paste, cubed chuck roast, herbs and stock.
Beef Kebabs
What's a summer grill without beef kebabs? Top sirloin chunks, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil marinade, grilled with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.
Beef Roast Braised in Zinfandel
Not your everyday pot roast recipe. Beef roast braised in zinfandel, with pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomato, and garlic.
Beef Roulades with Walnut Parsley Pesto
Flank steak pounded and stuffed with pesto, wrapped in bacon, rolled into a roulade or pinwheel and roasted.
Beef Stroganoff
Tender strips of beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles make up this classic beef stroganoff recipe.
Beef Tacos de Lengua
Classic Mexican tacos de lengua, beef tongue which has been braised with garlic and onions, finely chopped, and served with salsa verde and avocados.
Beef Wellington
Beef tenderloin fillet, coated with mustard, mushroom duxelles, ham, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Based on Gordon Ramsey Beef Wellington recipe.
Blue Cheese Burgers
Fabulous grilled blue cheese burgers, with ground beef, mustard, garlic, green onions, and tangy creamy blue cheese.
Boeuf Bourguignon
Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon, or beef in red wine sauce, a classic French dish known for its deep rich sauce.
Braised BBQ Beef Sandwich
Chuck roast, slow cooked on low heat in a braise of barbecue sauce, then shredded and served over sandwich buns. Great for big parties.
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs, braised in red wine and veal stock with onion, celery, and carrots.
Broccoli Beef
Chinese broccoli beef, thinly sliced beef slices, marinated then stir-fried with garlic and blanched broccoli.
Buffalo Burger
American buffalo (bison) burger made with ground buffalo meat and seasoned with sage, topped with smoky barbecue sauce.
Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew
Carbonnade Belgian beef stew recipe, with beef, onions, and Belgian ale, and seasoned with bay and thyme.
Carne Asada
Carne asada is the thinly sliced, grilled beef served so often in tacos and burritos. This carne asada recipe is made with marinated, grilled skirt steak for flank steak. Serve with warm tortillas, avocados, and pico de gallo fresh tomato salsa.
Chili Con Carne
Chile con carne with red kidney beans, cubes of chuck roast, red chili and chipotle chili, bacon, onion, garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes, lime juice, topped with grated cheddar and chopped red onion.
Classic Meatloaf
Traditional meatloaf recipe with the delicious twist of using Italian pork sausage in addition to ground beef. Also includes onion, celery, garlic, egg, parsley, and bread crumbs.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage prepared two ways, one baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard, the other boiled in spiced water.
Corned Beef Hash
Chopped corned beef and potatoes, fried up with onions, and served as a side or for breakfast with eggs.
Cowboy Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Frenched beef rib-eye steak seared first to brown, then cooked on lower heat to finish, served with parsley, oregano, garlic chimichurri sauce.
Dad’s Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, and spices. Classic American stuffed bell peppers recipe.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
American favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce
Filet mignon steak, pan seared and served with a sauce of a red wine reduction with butter.
Flank Steak Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Red Pepper
Quick and easy stir-fry recipe with flank steak, asparagus, and red bell peppers.
Glazed Oxtails
Oxtails, browned, slow cooked until falling off the bone tender, red wine and stock reduced until coating oxtails with syrupy glaze.
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs
Hot dogs stuffed with cheese, onions, and sauerkraut, wrapped in bacon and cooked on a hot grill.
Grilled Beef and Mushroom Burger
Ground beef and porcini grilled burger, topped with Swiss cheese and sautéed onions and shiitake mushrooms.
Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms
Grilled flank steak with a sauce of assorted mushrooms, sautéed with butter and shallots and cooked down in a red wine reduction.
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
A melt in your mouth flank steak that is cooked quickly with a high heat. The marinade of soy sauce, honey and garlic does the trick for this cut of meat.
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Bell Pepper Salsa
Grilled, marinated tri tip steak with a salsa made with green bell peppers, garlic, and scallions. Also called sirloin tip, culotte steak, triangle steak, and Santa Maria-style barbecue.
Hamburger and Macaroni
American comfort classic hamburger and macaroni recipe. Browned ground beef cooked in a tomato onion sauce, mixed in with elbow macaroni.
Hamburger Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff made with ground beef in a sour cream mushroom sauce, with onions, parsley, paprika, served over egg noodles.
Hanger Steak with Shallots
Hanger steaks, quickly sautéed and served with a sauce of shallots and butter in a wine reduction.
Hawaiian Oxtail Soup
Hawaiian oxtail soup with oxtails, slowly cooked to produce their own broth, with ginger, anise, orange peel, peanuts, chili, mustard greens, onions, and cilantro.
Home Cured Corned Beef
How to easily cure your own corned beef, with beef brisket, pickling spices, and salt.
Hot Dogs with Pineapple Bacon Relish
Hot dogs, cooked your favorite way, served with relish of pineapple, chopped bacon, red onion, and sweet pickles.
How to Make Beef Stock
Make homemade beef stock by roasting marrow bones and cooking on a low simmer with aromatic vegetables and herbs.
How to Make Gravy
Two easy gravy recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions.
Irish Beef Stew
Beef stew recipe made with beef, garlic, stock, Irish Guinness beer, red wine, potatoes, carrots, and onions. An excellent, hearty stew.
Italian Party Flank Steak
Butterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party.
Italian Pot Roast
Italian pot roast recipe. Rump or chuck beef roast, first browned in olive oil, then slow cooked in a sofritto base of carrots, celery, and onion, with Italian plum tomatoes and red wine.
Jamaican Jerk Burgers
Spice up your hamburger with the feisty flavors of Jamaican jerk, habanero, allspice, cinnamon and ginger. Served with a citrus coleslaw.
Jim’s Famous Hamburger
Juicy, grilled hamburger recipe seasoned with fresh rosemary and A1 sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado.
Lasagna
Classic lasagna recipe with ground beef, onion, Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, tomato sauce and lasagna noodles.
Liver and Onions
Liver and onions recipe, calves liver, dredged in seasoned flour, sauteed in bacon fat, with thinly sliced onions.
Marinated Tri-Tip Roast with Mushrooms and Garlic
Marinated tri-tip roast recipe with mushrooms and garlic.
Meatballs With Green-Peppercorn Sauce
Veal, pork and beef meatballs served in a green-peppercorn sauce with shallots, Dijon, sherry vinegar, brandy, red wine, port, stock and cream.
Mom’s Chili Beans
Louisiana style chili beans with ground beef and pinto beans, served over rice.
Mom’s Pan-fried London Broil Steak
Top round steak, seasoned with dry mustard, salt, pepper, and rubbed with butter, pan fried to brown, then finished in the oven if necessary with thicker cuts.
Mom’s Stuffed Bell Peppers
Classic stuffed bell peppers recipe. Bell peppers, first steamed then stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and herbs, and then baked in the oven.
Moroccan Meat Loaf
Lamb and beef meatloaf with Moroccan seasonings, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, cinnamon, cilantro, and mint.
New England Boiled Dinner
New England boiled dinner, a one pot dish consisting of corned beef or plain brisket, cabbage, carrots and potatoes.
Osso Buco
Italian osso buco, made with veal shanks, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, pancetta, and gremolata with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Step-by-step instructions and photos.
Oxtail Pâté (Pate)
Oxtail pate includes no liver, it is just made with the rich, flavorful meat of oxtails.
Oxtail Stew
Deliciously rich oxtail stew recipe, with oxtails braised in red wine and stock, with onions, parsnips, and carrots.
Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Penne pasta with a tomato meat sauce, with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil.
Peppercorn Steak
Classic Steak au Poivre, or steak with a creamy peppercorn sauce
Pot Roast
Beef pot roast recipe, slow cooked on stove top or in oven with onion, garlic, carrots, and red wine. Slow cooking on low heat practically ensures a tender pot roast from the tougher beef chuck or shoulder roast cut.
Prime Rib
Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Ideal for Christmas and the holiday season.
Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Flank Steak
A quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
Quick Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans
Beef stew, quickly prepared with top sirloin steak, white beans, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Quick Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers
Quick stir-fried beef strips with sliced onions and red and green bell peppers.
Quick Bolognese Sauce
Quick, basic Bolognese meat sauce recipe for pasta dishes.
Roast Beef
Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
Santa Maria Style Tri Tip
A California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
Short-Rib Beef Stew with Ale
Beef short-ribs, slow cooked and braised in brown ale. A hearty winter stew.
Sloppy Joes
An American, kid-friendly classic. Sloppy Joe recipe with browned ground beef, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, cooked in sweet sour tomato sauce, served over hamburger buns.
Slow Cooker Guinness Stew
Slow cooked Guinness beef stew with carrots, turnips and parsnips and Guinness stout.
Steak Diane
Pan-fried steak with a Diane sauce of cognac, shallots, butter, mustard and cream.
Steak Fajitas
Classic Tex Mex fajitas recipe, made with strips of skirt steak, onions and bell peppers, and served sizzling hot with fresh tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
Steak Salad
Quick and easy steak salad with thin slices of steak served over arugula and lettuce greens, goat cheese, walnuts, scallions, and bell pepper. Serve with lemon vinaigrette.
Steak Teriyaki
Seared flank or skirt steak, marinated first in a teriyaki marinade made with mirin, sake, and soy sauce, glazed with the sauce while cooking, and cut thinly against the grain to serve.
Stir Fry Ginger Beef
Beef sirloin strips, marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and chile, then quickly stir-fried with green onions, chile, ginger, and garlic.
Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach and Red Bell Pepper
Stuffed meatloaf recipe, classic meat loaf stuffed with spinach and roasted red bell pepper.
Swedish Meatballs
Classic Swedish meatballs made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a rich beef and sour cream gravy.
Swiss Steak
Classic Swiss steak, inch-thick round steak browned and then slow cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, onion, garlic and herbs.
Talerine Beef Casserole
Classic retro talerine beef casserole. Grandmother's recipe, including ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, corn, olives, egg noodles and grated cheddar cheese.
Tamale Pie
Tamale pie recipe, classic American comfort food, made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, Anaheim chiles, corn, olives, raisins, cheddar cheese, and cornbread.
Traditional Roast Beef Hash
Traditional roast beef hash recipe. Cooked beef, ground through a meat grinder with onions and potatoes and then fried.
Tuscan Meatloaf with Mushroom Sauce
A tasty Tuscan meatloaf with mushroom sauce. This recipe has an unusual twist of cooking the meatloaf on the stovetop.
Veal Goulash with Sauerkraut
Veal cooked with onions, tomatoes, and served with a paprika sour cream sauce over sauerkraut. Also known as Szegedine Goulasch, an Austrian goulash.
